Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Secret Santa Christmas Swap

I just returned from the post office with my very first parcel delivered to our new address…all the way from Australia.

Back in September, before we even entertained the thought of moving, I signed up for Chookyblue’s 2010 Secret Santa Christmas Swap. I participated in it last year and looked forward to it again this year. But, as you know, life and moving took over our lives during the past couple of months but I did manage to get mine out on time.

One of the gifts had to be a hand made Christmas ornament which we could open immediately and the other gift also had to be hand made but didn’t need to be Christmas-themed. This one we have to wait until Christmas morning to open. Fat chance of me doing that!

Inside were two ornies, one hand made and the other store-bought. Both are wonderful! Toni also included some yummy sweets.

I can’t promise that I’ll be able to wait until Christmas before opening my last gift but I’ll be certain to share it all with you when I do.

I’m betting that you’re as curious as I am, right?

Thanks to Toni for her wonderful gifts and also to Chooky for hosting the swap. I’m looking forward to next year’s already.

You did well Kaaren to be able to make your things for SSCS - especially with all that's going on with you right now :o). Lucky you to get Toni ... she makes some truly gawjus things!!! Love your plum pudding birdie ;o)!!Hugs,Joy :o)

You lucky girl you. What a nice first package and I am sure it will be remembered as that for years to come. Congratulations. Wait, no, I couldn't either... I sure hope your staying warm and dry. As always

I am so happy to hear you parcel arrived safe and sound with the changes you had........lovely ornaments from Toni......so cute..........now I hope you can safely save the main present until Xmas day as it will be sad if you don't have one to open then when then rest of us open ours on Christmas day.........

I ♥ my friends

About Me

I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
During the last 5 years I have released over 40 new and FREE designs here on my blog. Just scroll down and you'll find the links to all of my FREE patterns available in PDF format under the title First Friday Freebies and More First Friday Freebies. Click on them one at a time to download and print the photos, instructions and line drawings. Enjoy!